2015 Honda Pioneer™ 500

1000-Pound Towing Capacity

• The Pioneer 500 has a heavy-duty receiver-style hitch and 1000-pound towing capacity.

All-new Rear Carrier Design

• With the unique steel rear carrier design, the Pioneer 500 gives you tremendous versatility when it comes to securing loads. Special tiedown-hook securing points make it even easier. And the rack’s 450-pound rating gives you plenty of carrying capacity, too.*

Closed-Loop Fuel Injection

• Better cold-weather and high-altitude running, effortless startups, great fuel efficiency and less pollution—that’s what the Pioneer 500’s “closed loop” fuel-injection system means—a first in the industry.

Fun, Sporty Ride

• With 5.9 inches of travel at the front wheels and 5.9 inches of ground clearance, the new Pioneer 500 can negotiate tough trails with ease. And the Pioneer 500’s suspension is tuned for a fun, sporty ride too.

Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)

• The Pioneer 500’s fully independent rear suspension means you get a smooth ride and great traction, especially over rough terrain.

Liquid Cooling

• Our time-tested Honda engine is liquid-cooled, which provides more consistent operating temperatures and more power than a comparable air-cooled motor. This adds up to better performance and longer engine life.

Locked Rear Axle

• With the IRS rear end and a locked-axle design, the Pioneer 500 gives you great traction and a smooth ride.

Longitudinal Engine Mounting

• The Pioneer 500 is built around our strong, single-cylinder, 475cc longitudinal engine. By orienting the crankshaft front to back in the chassis, we route the flow of power straight to the wheels without any right-angle detours, reducing powertrain friction and putting more grunt to the ground.

Narrow Overall Width

• This is a huge bonus. Whether it’s for a trail restricted to 50-inch overall width, or the convenience of not having to buy a trailer, the Pioneer 500 can go where just about no other side-by-side can!*

Open Front Differential

• The front differential’s open design makes steering easier and more precise, even in four-wheel drive.

Paddle Shifter

• Upshift and downshift without ever having to take your hands off the wheel. You get to choose the exact gear you want for challenging terrain, and it’s engineered for precise, smooth shifts.

Semi-Dry-Sump Engine

• Compact and lighter weight, the Pioneer 500’s overhead-valve, semi-dry-sump design creates an engine that's not only shorter from top to bottom, but one that enhances handling by lowering the center of gravity and increasing ground clearance.

Side-By-Side Seating

• With a comfortable bench-style seat, individual backrests and seatbelts for both rider and passenger, the Pioneer 500 offers side-by-side comfort and excellent maneuverability.

Single Operation Door/Net

• The Pioneer 500 comes standard with doors, and the occupant net is directly attached—just unlock and open the door, and the net automatically swings aside making entry and exit easier.

Strong Gearbox

• Unlike the belt-drive automatics out there, the Pioneer 500 features a transmission that uses rugged, steel gears. You get true compression braking for superior controllability (especially when descending hills), as well as long transmission life.

TraxLok 4WD

• Our rock-solid system lets you choose either 2WD or 4WD, giving you the freedom to choose between lighter steering (in 2WD) and maximizing available traction (in 4WD) when you need it most.